Connie Smith

Cindy's mom loves to bake pies, cakes, and other DELICIOUS desserts! But one day, Mom gets tired of doing all the baking and cleaning up herself, and she stops cooking altogether. Her family misses the wonderful smell of her baking. But how can they show her how grateful they are? And will Mom bake her special apple pie for Cindy's birthday? The Pie, The Pie! teaches children the importance of showing their appreciation for the wonderful things their...

A book like this would have given our family some much needed hope during Connie's most critical weeks in the hospital. It should be mandatory reading for stroke family members.- Bonnie Ferrin, twin sister Watching my mother suffer through the pain and frustration of a stroke has been a horrible experience. However, her determination towards survival and recovery has taught me invaluable life lessons, and with each hurdle crossed, I have learned...

The war has begun. The battle's unfolding. And, victory feels so distant... The Essenced had prepared and trained, but never imagined the true horror of watching demons tearing through the Division to invade the realm. Every claw is horrific, every snarl disgusting, and the responsibility of keeping that vile terror from expanding beyond the battlefield's borders rests in the teenagers' hands. They thought they were ready for that challenge... But...

Children can experience feelings they don't understand causing them to act out. This Redleaf Quick Guide is filled with information on how to respond to an array of 12 common behavioral challenges including aggression, defiance, and separation anxiety, and offers prevention tips and developmental information that may affect young children's behavior.

As the demons near, the Essences rise... AJ had never been particularly athletic or coordinated, so waking up to realize she suddenly has super-human strength is a massive, mind-shaking shock. Finding that she's gained a stalker overnight is another mark in the unusual category, and when she discovers she's always had the essence of a werewolf in her blood, her world all but shifts beneath her. Demons, she's told, are looming in the world's future,...

Lila and Austin have known each other since she befriended his younger brother when she was a toddler. In fact, since her parents moved from her hometown, Lila's lived with Austin's family. The two are friends, though more of the teasing, taunting breed than the BFF variety. But all it takes is one moment for everything to change... For Austin, that moment comes when Lila performs a rumba in the school's auditorium to qualify for the state dance competition,...

As young children become aware of their bodies, they can begin to appreciate and care for their health. Encourage children to feel good about their bodies, prevent the spread of diseases, and gain a measure of independence and control in their lives with this Body Care curriculum. Children will understand their bodies and the five senses, and they will learn the importance of washing hands and practicing good hygiene, brushing teeth and promoting...

Children develop a sense of security and self-worth by becoming familiar with themselves, their home, and the world around them. Increase children's awareness of their own communities and the ways they can help within their home and environment with this Community and Environment curriculum. It will help children learn about their homes and neighborhoods, safety helpers, health helpers, consumerism, citizenship, and environmental education. The curriculum...